A drop in demand for certain types of paper has forced a local company to shut down one of its production lines.
The Catawba plant of Resolute Forest Products, formerly AbitibiBowater, announced last week it will be shutting down its No. 1 machine, forcing the layoffs of several employees.
Resolute spokeswoman Debbie Johnston said employees will begin preparing the machine for shut-down beginning Saturday, June 30, with layoffs beginning Monday, July 2.